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Identification of a kinetically significant anion binding (KISAB) site in the N-lobe of human serum transferrin.
Biochemistry - 18 May 2010
Byrne Shaina L, Steere Ashley N, Chasteen N Dennis, Mason Anne B
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Human serum transferrin (hTF) binds two ferric iron ions which are delivered to cells in a transferrin receptor (TFR) mediated process. Critical to the delivery of iron to cells is the binding of hTF to the TFR and the efficient release of iron orchestrated by the interaction. Within the endosome, iron release from hTF is also aided by lower pH, the presence of anions, and a chelator yet to be identified. We have...
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